Sexual Abuse Law Blog

Do You Believe Your Child Has Been a Victim...

If you believe your child has been a victim of sexual abuse, you may feel overwhelmed, angry, and frightened for their future. Your child’s well-being...

Sarasota Doctor Stephen Feig Arrested for Sexual Battery

On April 18, Sarasota Police arrested Dr. Stephen Feig, the medical director of the Brain Wave Center, located at 640 S. Washington Blvd. in Sarasota, FL. Dr. Feig was...

Ft. Lauderdale Nurse John Pica Gets License Suspended Amid...

On April 15, 2025, John Pica, a registered nurse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, had his license to practice suspended by the Florida Department of Health....

Pensacola Surgeon Francis Herrbold Arrested for Raping a Woman...

On April 14, 2025, a cardiothoracic surgeon from Pensacola, Dr. Francis Herrbold, was convicted by a jury of sexual battery in Walton County, Florida. Herrbold was...

Ft. Lauderdale Behavioral Health Tech Jeff Doresca Arrested for...

On April 14, 2025, health center technician Jeff Doresca of Oakland Park was arrested after Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives investigated a report of sexual battery...

How abuse by school administrators impacts students’ mental health

Abuse by school administrators can have a lasting and detrimental effect on a student’s mental health. When a trusted authority figure engages in abusive behavior,...

Fr. William Mannion, Jr. – Archdiocese of Baltimore

Father William Mannion, Jr Archdiocese of Baltimore Ordained: 1989 Laicized: 2004 Assignment History: Summary of Abuse Allegations Against Father William “Bill” Mannion, Jr. Father William...

Miami P.E. Teacher Bryant Caniz-Segovia Arrested for Sexual Assault...

On Friday, April 4, 2025, Bryant Caniz-Segovia, a Miami-Dade physical education teacher, was arrested for allegedly having sex multiple times with a 14-year-old student while working at Hope...

Feeling uncomfortable? Check boundaries in medical examinations

Medical examinations can be sensitive experiences. You have the right to feel safe and respected during these procedures. Florida law sets clear guidelines on consent...